Author Archives: Kevin

Every Little Bit Counts, Part 1

I'm the kind of person that will stop and pick up a penny from the sidewalk. To me, it's always worth it. I've often wondered how much I end up with each year. I don't segregate the money I find, and even though I don't usually have cash it quickly dissolves into the background. Starting in 2013, I'm going to embark to record each days gathering. That's not to say that I find something everyday but, when I do I'll post it.

I'm starting a little early to get a feel for how I'll do it. What works, what doesn't.

I'm starting humbly enough with a single red cent from December 4, 2012.

2012-12-04
1 cent
Total: $0.01

2012 Total
$0.01

Overall Total:
$0.01

Moon & Jupiter

Tonight is the full moon in my area. Also, Jupiter is right close by. I stacked two exposures to get this picture.
Moon Jupiter

Here is a dimmer stack of just the moon
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Mostly this was just a test of controlling the camera with my new phone. I didn't put the Bahtinov mask on so the focus is not as good as it could be. The set up worked very well and I was able to adjust aperture, ISO, shutter & focus all without having to bump the camera around. After I get a little more experience I'll describe it in more detail.

Moon – November 19, 2012

Here is a quick image stack of the moon using Registax 6. I used a 1.5 min video. I don't know how to use the program very well so I'm not sure if the problems are from that or my camera settings. MVI_1942_crop
Here is a shot using just the manual settings. The exposure is much better here but there isn't as much detail.
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Here is a shot with several manual shots stacked.
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Star Trek Next Generation PEZ Set

Two versions of the Star Trek Next Generation 25th Anniv. PEZ Set were released. This one, the Walmart exclusive limited edition, includes Locutus of Borg. He replaces Dr. Beverley Crusher from the regular version. The rest of the included characters are Data, William Riker, Jean-Luc Picard, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, Worf, Geordi La Forge, and Deanna Troi.